katalysator

Definitions of katalysator
  1. noun
    something that causes an important event to happen
    synonyms: hulpstof
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    type of:
    bewerker, oorzaak, veroorzaker
    any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results
  2. noun
    (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected
    synonyms: hulpstof
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    biokatalysator
    a biochemical catalyst such as an enzyme
    pepsase, pepsine
    an enzyme produced in the stomach that splits proteins into peptones
    protease
    any enzyme that catalyzes the splitting of proteins into smaller peptide fractions and amino acids by a process known as proteolysis
    lebferment
    an enzyme that occurs in gastric juice; causes milk to coagulate
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